DID YOU KNOW ? ROYAL CARIBBEAN - CHANGES TO CROWN & ANCHOR SOCIETY BENEFITS

NEW CHANGES NEW CHANGES, so below may have changes, such as ... Per RCI today ...
* Grand Suite and higher, even if not diamond plus member, will be allowed in the Conceige Lounge, each night, 5-8pm.
* Diamond members - If your ship does not have a Diamond Lounge, you will get free wine & champagne & 25% of other beverages from 5-8pm each evening, in select lounges (this will be announced in the RCI paper each day). So Diamond members NOT loosing all their benefits ! YIPPY ! I've been on 20 cruises with RCI !

And the changes below, now do NOT begin till Sept 1.------------------------------



Starting July 1st there will be some changes to our Crown & Anchor® Society benefits. Due to limited capacity, the Concierge Lounge has not been able to accommodate our growing membership, challenging our ability to provide the optimum experience for our guests. Therefore the Concierge Lounge will now be accessible to our suite and Diamond Plus guests only. Diamond Members cruising on Freedom class, Oasis of the SeasSM, and Allure of the SeasSM will continue to be able to experience exclusive access to a dedicated Diamond Lounge on these ships, which feature a complimentary 'happy hour' from 5:00-8:30pm daily.

ONBOARD BENEFITS (Effective July 1st, 2009)

GOLD - After 1st completed cruise; PLATINUM - After 5th completed cruise credits; DIAMOND After 10th completed cruise credits; DIAMOND PLUS - After 24th completed cruise credits

GOLD - Ultimate Value Booklet*, SeaPass Card recognition, Recognition at the combined Captain's Cocktail Party/Welcome Party**

PLATINUM - All the benefits of Gold, plus:Private Departure lounge, Priority Check-In, Platinum & Diamond event; Complimentary robes for use onboard (subject to availability)

DIAMOND - All the benefits of Platinum, plus:Priority wait list for shore excursions and spa treatments; Priority departure; Diamond Lounge on Freedom class, Oasis of the SeasSM , and Allure of the SeasSM; Diamond Event once per cruise on ships without a Diamond Lounge

DIAMOND PLUS - All the benefits of Diamond, plus: Personalized amenity; Behind-the-scenes tours; Concierge Lounge Access§

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

GOLD - Extra Cruise Credits for suites†; Extra Cruise Credits for 12 night+ cruise/cruisetour†; Member contests; Member cruises; Crown & Anchor ® Desk for membership inquiries; Quarterly savings certificates; Member-only section of the website

PLATINUM - All the benefits of Gold, plus: Special phone number for pre-cruise planning benefits‡; Complimentary custom air fee‡; Discounts on balconies and suites‡ ; Receive equivalent of Captain's Club member recognition when you sail our sister lines Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises.

DIAMOND - All the benefits of Platinum, plus: Priority wait list for dining room seating‡.

DIAMOND PLUS - All the benefits of Diamond, plus: Loyalty Specialist Access
Preferred seating request in the main dining room; Membership card, luggage tags, and lapel pin.

HEY, ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISERS, WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THESE BENEFITS ?